Tech4211 spring2013

Amima AL-Nhari, Wafaa Al-rawwas, Iman Bait Said

Teacher Technology Survey

Introduction
The purpose of this survey is to get a better understanding of the technological skills and knowledge of the teachers at Um Saad School. Furthermore, a second purpose is to understand the technological needs of teachers at Um Saad School. As an end result of this survey we expect to get an understanding of the technologies you are comfortable with and the experiences which help you become proficient at using technology.

Section 1: General Technology Use in Education

The questions in this section ask about general technology use. Please read each statement and rate your skill and the importance you place on each of the tasks by circling the number that corresponds to your response. Level of Importance 1 None, 2 Minor, 3 Average, 4 Strong, 5 Necessary. Competency Learning how to use a new piece of software. Using the internet for general searching Searching for content specific instruction on the internet Acting as a guide for students when researching on the internet Troubleshooting problems that occur when using technology Using software productivity tools (word processing, database, spreadsheets, presentation tools, etc.) Teaching or sharing with others how to use technology Integrating technology into daily lessons Using technology in support of curriculum standards Designing activities that will integrate technology Locating learning opportunities needed to advance my technology skills Creating and maintaining web pages Recognizing the ethical use of technology Importance 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

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Section 2: Specific Technology Use in the Classroom

The questions in this section ask about the specific technologies you use in your classroom and the frequency with which you use them. Please read a description of each technology and rate the amount of time you spend working with that technology in your classroom. Technology Description SOFTWARE Word Processing PowerPoint Desktop Publishing Inspiration Test Preparation Spreadsheets Web Design Management programs for student data INTERNET School Web Site Internet for personal research Internet for developing lesson plans/ideas GADOE Website Email communication Internet search engines HARDWARE Computer Television VCR/VHS tapes DVD Player Projector ActivBoard Digital cameras (still) Digital video cameras i-pods Never Yearly Monthly Weekly Daily

Please list any additional comments you have about technologies in your system, school, and/or classroom.

Tech4211 spring2013
Amima AL-Nhari, Wafaa Al-rawwas, Iman Bait Said

Section 3. Opinions and Attitudes toward Technology

The questions in this section ask for your honest opinions about different technologies, their role in education, and the future of different technologies. Statement When using the internet Student create products that show higher levels of learning There are more discipline problems Students are more motivated Students go to inappropriate sites There is more student collaboration Plagiarism becomes a bigger problem The abundance of unreliable sources is disturbing I believe Electronic media will replace printed text within five years Most technology would do little to improve my ability to teach Technology has changed the way that I teach Students are more knowledgeable than I am when it comes to technology School systems expect us to learn new technologies without formal training There is too much technological change coming too fast without enough support for teachers Technology has left many teachers behind Technology is a good tool for collaboration with other teachers when building unit plans I learn new technologies best by figuring them out myself Technology is useful in managing student data, such as attendance and grades Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree

Tech4211 spring2013
Amima AL-Nhari, Wafaa Al-rawwas, Iman Bait Said

Technology is unreliable

Section 4. Areas of Improvement / Technical Needs

The questions in this section are designed to determine what your technology needs are both school-wide and in your classroom. I Need More time to learn to use software More time to integrate technology into my curriculum More training to use technology More support from administration when it comes to my technology needs More technical support to keep computers and software running Access to more student computers More curriculum-based software More reliable access to the internet for students More opportunities to collaborate with colleagues on how to use technology in my discipline Faster access to the internet More interaction with my media specialist/instructional technology specialist for technology needs Options for professional development in the areas of technology Tools to help me stay current on new technological trends More equipment to integrate technology in my classroom. Help aligning the integration of technology with the implementation of state standards Parents to support my efforts to integrate technology in the classroom Less Urgent ...More Urgent 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

1 1

2 2

3 3

4 4

5 5

1 1 1 1

2 2 2 2

3 3 3 3

4 4 4 4

5 5 5 5

Please list any other thoughts about technology needs, training, or assistance: